Fire Alarm Construction Sales - Convergentz - The Hunton Group

Convergentz, a division of Hunton Group in Houston, TX (www.huntongroup.com), has a new and exciting opportunity for you to join our organization as a Fire Alarm System Construction Sales Representative. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Sales, Communication, or related subject and 5+ years of experience in fire alarm construction sales and/or service.

You would be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients and negotiating and closing of sales. This position requires a team player with a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.

Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of Top Places to Work!

Duties will include:

• Actively pursue opportunities with existing and new prospective customers in an effort to build business.
• Cold-Calling and making outside sales calls on a consistent basis in order to seek out new business.
• Conduct building surveys in order to develop proposals to customers.
• Create proposals for service agreements; test and inspections, preventative maintenance, and central station monitoring.
• Effectively performs needs assessments, develops sales proposals, estimates, specifications and presentations for inspections, service, and upgrades.
• Acquire and maintain sound knowledge of all product lines and services offered.
• Review testing & inspection reports with management to quantify service repair proposals based on discrepancies discovered during system inspections.
• Prepare sales promotion campaigns for customers to promote product lines to our targeted markets.
• Prepares accurate and thorough sales activity reports, forecast reports and expense tracking.
• Keeps current on market business and product trends.
• Focus on customer retention and satisfaction/loyalty.

Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a safe driving record (no violations within the past 3 years).
• NICET Level I Certification in Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler or Special Hazards, preferred.
• Extensive training in fire alarm, electronics, and system applications software preferred.

We offer a well-rounded benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 10 paid holidays, 401K, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.